Aug.15: Musical revue of Oz to play in East York
The North York-based Civic Light-Opera Co. is presenting the musical revue Songs in the Key of Oz at East York’s Papermill Theatre on Aug. 15.
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Neighbourhood: Playter Estates
Between the Don Valley and Jackman Avenue and resting on the northern side of Danforth Avenue is the community of Playter Estates. Named for George Henry Playter, who owned the land in the 19th century and built the famous Playter Mansion, immortalized in countless television shows, commercials and films.
The community’s proximity and ties to the Danforth community, which has a Greek cultural focus, characterize the area. The Taste of Danforth festival, an annual festival of Greek cuisine and culture, is one of the city’s most popular and well-attended and has brought a lot of attention to Playter Estates in recent years.
Riverdale-East York Daily Updates
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Tears in the rain and words of hope: One year after the Danforth shootings
Rain mixed with tears in the heart of Greektown on Monday, as the Danforth community gathered to mark the first anniversary of the mass shooting.
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East end benefits from rapid Bike Share expansion in 2019
It should be easier to grab a pair of wheels for a bike ride in east-end neighbourhoods with an extensive expansion of the city’s Bike Share system.
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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates: June 2019
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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No motive for Danforth shooting found in police investigation
Toronto police still don’t know why Faisal Hussain shot up Danforth Avenue, killing two young girls and wounding others before killing himself, last summer.
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June 22: Yard sales to support Danforth Strong
To recognize the upcoming anniversary of the Danforth Avenue shooting, the Danforth Community Sale iso supporting the Danforth Strong movement.
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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates: May 2019
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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May 25: Sing-along for social justice on Broadview
Common Thread Community Chorus presents its 20th anniversary concert and sing-along entitled “Music, Community & Social Justice” on May 25.
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Thinking outside the Bachs at this year’s music fest
This year’s Toronto Bach Festival will be different, with the performance of original Canadian compositions and the addition of a tavern as a second venue.
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Volunteer work keeps marginalized from becoming victims: Macphail winner
Volunteer work gave her training to help get through the disaster that hit her life a year ago, Karen Fraser said in accepting the Agnes Macphail Award.
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Potholes on the mind when spring is in the air
It’s obvious that when spring comes for good, we’ll be faced with having almost every road in the city pockmarked wioth potholes as badly as ever.
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March 26: Transit town hall in Toronto-Danforth
Toronto-Danforth councillor Paul Fletcher is holding a town hall on transit on Mar. 26, getting underway at 7 p.m. at 49 Donlands Ave.
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Eat like an Egyptian — in Greektown
When Papyrus finally opened for business in early winter, it was revealed it had a Greek connection, despite specializing in Egyptian food.
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Feb. 5: East-end public consultation on city budget
The public is invited to join city councillors Paul Fletcher and Brad Bradford and budget committee chair Gary Crawford to discuss the city’s 2019 budget.
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